Beijing has started new 'anti-terror' checks on the subway, and the lines are like nothing you've ever seen

Beijing’s subway network is the busiest in the world, with commuters taking about 10 million rides a day throughout nearly 200 subway stations.

These commuters, who already deal with massive traffic jamsovercrowded public transportation, and air so filthy that biking or even walking to work is often not an option, are experiencing a new obstacle: airport-style security at major subway stations.

On Saturday, Beijing tightened security checks at subway stations following an attack in China’s troubled Xinjiang region which killed 31 people.

Here are photos from this morning’s massive lines during rush hour at Beijing’s Tiantongyuan North Station.

Beijing has started new 'anti-terror' checks on the subway, and the lines are like nothing you've ever seen2Jason Lee/Reuters

Beijing has started new 'anti-terror' checks on the subway, and the lines are like nothing you've ever seen3Jason Lee/Reuters

Beijing has started new 'anti-terror' checks on the subway, and the lines are like nothing you've ever seen4Jason Lee/Reuters

Beijing has started new 'anti-terror' checks on the subway, and the lines are like nothing you've ever seen5Jason Lee/Reuters

Beijing has started new 'anti-terror' checks on the subway, and the lines are like nothing you've ever seen6Jason Lee/Reuters

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